Brooke Weeks
@friedtrout.bsky.social
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A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump Administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, following a long back-and-forth battle. Oregon leaders are celebrating the decision, but DOJ lawyers are already discussing an appeal.
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump, Barring Him from Deploying National Guard to Oregon
US District Judge Karin Immergut ruled Friday, November 7, that the Trump administration is permanently barred from deploying the National Guard to Oregon. The decision was a long-awaited ruling in a ...
www.portlandmercury.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump Administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, following a long back-and-forth battle. Oregon leaders are celebrating the decision, but DOJ lawyers are already discussing an appeal.
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Just because our president acts lawless doesn’t mean laws have no power. Many of his worst ideas have been stopped by the Constitution, and we need to fight back on every front, including via the law. You do have rights—know them!
September 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Just because our president acts lawless doesn’t mean laws have no power. Many of his worst ideas have been stopped by the Constitution, and we need to fight back on every front, including via the law. You do have rights—know them!
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Save your 'they should have built crosswalks with that money!" comments. It was funded by a nonprofit grant.
bikeportland.org/2025/08/18/c...
bikeportland.org/2025/08/18/c...
City wants to improve downtown for non-drivers with 'Walk Portland' pilot
It feels nice to have our experience be considered.
bikeportland.org
August 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Save your 'they should have built crosswalks with that money!" comments. It was funded by a nonprofit grant.
bikeportland.org/2025/08/18/c...
bikeportland.org/2025/08/18/c...
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Great water and very few cockroaches!
Complain all you want, but a new report calls this Oregon city the ‘cleanest metro’ in the country
Great water and very few cockroaches!
www.oregonlive.com
April 29, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Great water and very few cockroaches!
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To write a lengthy article about a (hugely overstated) "teacher absentee crisis" and not talk to a single teacher currently working in Oregon schools is quite unfortunate. The framing here encourages people to pick sides instead of working together to solve any potential problem that might exist.
In and around Portland, teachers are missing more school than ever. Their bosses don't want to talk about it
It's not just students. Post-pandemic, teachers are also missing significantly more school days. Oregon has virtually no policies in place to counteract the trend.
www.oregonlive.com
April 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
To write a lengthy article about a (hugely overstated) "teacher absentee crisis" and not talk to a single teacher currently working in Oregon schools is quite unfortunate. The framing here encourages people to pick sides instead of working together to solve any potential problem that might exist.
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Disgraceful…
“The Department of Defense and U.S. Army have scrubbed articles on the Navajo Code Talkers and their contribution to America's victories during World War II, removing the information from websites”
www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
“The Department of Defense and U.S. Army have scrubbed articles on the Navajo Code Talkers and their contribution to America's victories during World War II, removing the information from websites”
www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
DOD, Army websites scrub articles on Navajo Code Talkers, citing Trump DEI policies
Several military websites removed mention of the Navajo Code Talkers, saying new DEI rules demanded it.
www.azcentral.com
March 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Disgraceful…
“The Department of Defense and U.S. Army have scrubbed articles on the Navajo Code Talkers and their contribution to America's victories during World War II, removing the information from websites”
www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
“The Department of Defense and U.S. Army have scrubbed articles on the Navajo Code Talkers and their contribution to America's victories during World War II, removing the information from websites”
www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
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If Carmen Rubio did that Tesla hit-and-run today, she’d be viewed as a hero
March 1, 2025 at 6:23 AM
If Carmen Rubio did that Tesla hit-and-run today, she’d be viewed as a hero
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There are five open seats on the Planning Commission - including a youth position. Applications due March 24. Go apply!
www.portland.gov/bps/planning...
www.portland.gov/bps/planning...
Planning Commission seeks candidates for open positions
Seeking members to serve on an advisory body responsible for long-range city planning, including guiding, developing, maintaining, and updating the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code.
www.portland.gov
February 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
There are five open seats on the Planning Commission - including a youth position. Applications due March 24. Go apply!
www.portland.gov/bps/planning...
www.portland.gov/bps/planning...
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For the time being, "This isn't what I voted for" is one of the best possible things to hear, no matter how enraging and unfair it is. Convincing them to turn to the camera and explain they are now the correct kind of socialist will have to wait at least a minute, unfortunately
In the coming weeks, a lot of slow-on-the uptake folks are going to begin belatedly realizing Trump is both an inept moron and a dangerous autocrat. Our great civic challenge in these trying times will be calmly welcoming them aboard instead of primal-screaming in their faces.
February 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
For the time being, "This isn't what I voted for" is one of the best possible things to hear, no matter how enraging and unfair it is. Convincing them to turn to the camera and explain they are now the correct kind of socialist will have to wait at least a minute, unfortunately
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Fascinating profile of a park ranger in San Francisco who works with unhoused residents and has adopted the novel tactic of treating them like human beings, building relationships, and helping them access resources on their own timeline.
Her job is to remove homeless people from SF's parks. Her methods are extraordinary
Instead of forcing people out of Golden Gate Park, ranger Amanda Barrows helps them find housing.
sfstandard.com
February 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Fascinating profile of a park ranger in San Francisco who works with unhoused residents and has adopted the novel tactic of treating them like human beings, building relationships, and helping them access resources on their own timeline.
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GOOD!!!
"The school walkout was organized by an eighth-grade student at Patch. The student told the Post that she and others decided to demonstrate while Hegseth visited as Trump’s executive orders have targeted diverse events at the school." 🔥 HECK YEAH
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"The school walkout was organized by an eighth-grade student at Patch. The student told the Post that she and others decided to demonstrate while Hegseth visited as Trump’s executive orders have targeted diverse events at the school." 🔥 HECK YEAH
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Hegseth heckled and booed by military families at pro-DEI protest in Germany
Two dozen people chant ‘DEI’ at US defense secretary who has rolled back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
www.theguardian.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:46 PM
GOOD!!!
"The school walkout was organized by an eighth-grade student at Patch. The student told the Post that she and others decided to demonstrate while Hegseth visited as Trump’s executive orders have targeted diverse events at the school." 🔥 HECK YEAH
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"The school walkout was organized by an eighth-grade student at Patch. The student told the Post that she and others decided to demonstrate while Hegseth visited as Trump’s executive orders have targeted diverse events at the school." 🔥 HECK YEAH
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Too many car drivers in Portland are completely out of control. Look at this damage in front of a carfree block of Chief Joseph Elem. School. WTH is wrong w people?!
If we saw this type of behavior from any other mode there would be widespread shock & anger.
(pics from Bike Loud Slack)
If we saw this type of behavior from any other mode there would be widespread shock & anger.
(pics from Bike Loud Slack)
December 16, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Too many car drivers in Portland are completely out of control. Look at this damage in front of a carfree block of Chief Joseph Elem. School. WTH is wrong w people?!
If we saw this type of behavior from any other mode there would be widespread shock & anger.
(pics from Bike Loud Slack)
If we saw this type of behavior from any other mode there would be widespread shock & anger.
(pics from Bike Loud Slack)